Update. It's been Three Weekends since my last
update. We came home two of them and
that reason alone is most likely why. It
generally takes all our efforts just to accomplish getting home and back to
Atlanta.
Three weeks ago after being forced to evacuate Charleston
Courtney Brooks and some of her friends and fellow Track teammates at The
College of Charleston brought Cracker Barrel and hung out with us. We had a great time and Cassie even got in
the pics!!!
We came home three weekends ago and
attended the Hawkins County Super Bowl.
The game was great and the Chiefs played Awesome. We were Greeted and Treated with open arms
by The whole Volunteer High School Community.
Bobby Wines, Jimmy Whalen , Chuck McClain and the whole staff were so
nice and accommodating. A former
Teammate and Brother of mine Drew Bishop is on the coaching staff at VHS and he
came and talked to J.T. . We had a
family get together at the house ate some Ridgewood BBQ and watched the
Tennessee vs. A&M game. The next
week was Fall Break so Christie and Jacob came and stayed all week which was
great family time. It helped so much to
have them here. Ethan Crowder came down
late week and stayed a few nights. He went to therapy with JT for a couple of
days. I do have video of JT, Jacob,
Christie and Ethan singing Karaoke and the end of therapy one day!!!
Last weekend we
traveled home and watched the CHS vs Greenville game. J.T got to see many friends and family and
one of his good buddies Greene Devil Nash Newberry made special efforts to
hangout with him. Coach Ballard also
gave him some encouraging words.
Saturday morning we headed to Knoxville to watch the Vols vs. Bama game
. Needless to say neither game turned
out as we would have liked. Peyton made
it in and we really enjoyed spending time with her and Jacob. JT had a visit from an incredibly encouraging
person Stephanie McDuffie Freeman who gave him one of her Marathon Medals.
This weekend
Christie came down and on cue we did absolutely nothing but rest. It was much needed. Angela Drinnon Ross made an Amazing home
cooked meal and delivered it to us Friday afternoon. Homemade Pasta, Salad, and Apple Pie made for
Great comfort food and fit right into our not so busy weekend plans!!! She and
her family are from our area. It was so
nice to visit with her and discuss all the connections we have. What a Blessing!!!
In the past
Three Weeks J.T. has worked extremely hard.
He did have the outing to the Georgia Aquarium I posted Video of. His
Great Friend Dallas Dallas Jordan Disbro Graduated last week and handed the
Boxing Gloves down to J.T. Most importantly he continues to improve . The Time on the Lokomat is so Valuable. They have increased the weight bearing, Speed
and Distance. We have had further
development in his muscle movement in his lower extremities!!! This is
something we are so excited about. It is
still a slow process. He will graduate
from the Day Program Friday and Transition to Beyond Therapy the following
week. He continues to do his school work
with his Amazing teacher Sherry. They
attended the Play Macbeth performed in
Midtown this past week.
So many people
continue to send cards weekly, call, text and most importantly lift him up in
Prayer. His Attitude has remained
unchanged. His resolve and determination
are so evident. I sometimes feel like a
lost sheep wondering around. My Savior,
My Family, and the community support are my direction and are what
I lean on when times get the toughest!!! We miss Home!!! I am sorry for the lack of
updates. We just try to keep our
priorities straight and plow forward!!! Please continue to Pray for Healing and
Understanding. He has come so far but
has so far to Go!!! Thanks to everyone for your Love and Support!!! #fightfor5
